Piedmont Fibershed & Deep River Folk School Present:
This workshop is part of Fiber & Folk Weekend, and not intended to be purchased individually. Please purchase a Full Weekend Pass ($300 early bird / $375 regular rate) or a 1-Day Pass ($168 early bird / $210 regular rate). Once you’ve purchased a pass, you’ll be able to register for the workshops you plan to attend.
Wet Felting
Mary Longhill has been felting with the beautiful wool of her heritage breed of sheep, Leicester Longwools, for over 10 years. She loves to share the joy and creativity of felting and wants you to have fun getting your hands wet and soapy while magically turning soft wool roving into a beautiful small bowl or vessel. You will learn about the amazing qualities of wool which allow it to become felt and all the beautiful and practical things that can then be made with it. With the wool and other necessary items provided, and while learning the fundamentals of wet felting, each participant will create a beautiful small felted vessel or bowl to take home. (Each participant should bring a medium-size non-breakable bowl or similar container for holding hot water, 2 towels, & plastic bag for carrying wet towels home.)
Instructor: Mary Longhill
Mary Longhill has been raising heritage Leicester Longwool sheep for over 20 years in Snow Camp. Her sheep's wool makes gorgeous handspun yarn, but about 10 years ago she discovered the joy of wet felting and how to create the amazing variety of things possible with felted wool. Click here to visit her Facebook Page.
Additional Workshop Information
All workshop materials are provided
This workshop is not eligible for use with a Deep River Folk School season pass.
Overnight Camping available for $20
The workshops cover knowledge and hands-on experience.
Youth, under 18, may not attend free with an adult. Instead, they should be registered independently.